Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Michigan
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Michigan earn a median of $50,060 a year, −14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $50,060
- vs. U.S. median
- −14% ($58,040)
- Rank among states
- 38 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 5,210
Pay range in Michigan
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,430; the top 10% earn over $80,470. Nationally the range is $37,440 to $92,250.
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- Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$50,560 median in Michigan
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Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders pay in Michigan
How much do chemical equipment operators and tenders make in Michigan?
The median is $50,060 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,430 and the top 10% earn over $80,470. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Michigan a good state for chemical equipment operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 38 of 47 (−14% vs. the national median of $58,040). Living costs are not included.